# Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız > Thyroid, salivary gland, oral, laryngeal and neck diseases: diagnosis and surgery by Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız at her practice in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. Source: https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/ Updated: 2026-10-04 ENT & Head and Neck Surgeon · Beşiktaş, Istanbul ENT & Head and Neck Surgery · Istanbul Head and neck surgery, since 2003. Thyroid and salivary gland tumours, cancers of the mouth and larynx, neck masses. Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız sees patients for diagnosis and surgical treatment at her private practice in Fulya, Beşiktaş. [Message on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905358113949?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20appointment.)[Call us](tel:+905358113949)[Request an appointment](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/contact/#form) - Research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Cancer Institute - European (FEBORL-⁠HNS) and Turkish ENT Board certifications - Authorised by the Ministry of Health for international health tourism (ST-1670) ![Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız at her practice](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/_astro/portrait-tea.CQArNE1t_ZLUpBK.jpg) Selenium Plaza · Beşiktaş - 23+years as an ENT specialist - 104scientific publications and papers - 18years in teaching and university hospitals - 2specialty board certifications Treatment areas ## Where is your concern? Choose a region on the map or from the list to open that treatment area. 1. [1Thyroid DiseasesNodules, cancer types and surgical treatment of the butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the lower neck.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/thyroid/) 2. [2Salivary Gland TumoursBenign and malignant tumours of the salivary glands in front of the ear, under the jaw and under the tongue, their diagnosis and surgical treatment.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/salivary-glands/) 3. [3Tongue and Oral Cavity CancersCancers arising from the tissues lining the mouth; symptoms, diagnosis, surgical treatment and the recovery process.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/tongue-and-oral-cavity/) 4. [4Laryngeal CancerThe organ at the front of the neck that houses the vocal cords; the symptoms, stages and treatment of cancer, and regaining the voice.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/larynx/) 5. [5Pharyngeal CancerThe passage from the back of the nose to the oesophagus; oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/pharynx/) 6. [6Lip CancerCancers that develop on the lips, at the entrance to the mouth; their symptoms, stages, surgical treatment and reconstruction.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/lip/) 7. [7Neck CystsCongenital cysts that can appear in the neck at any age, their diagnosis, their surgical treatment and Eagle syndrome.](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/treatments/neck-cysts/) ![Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız in her white coat](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/_astro/portrait-white-coat.BT7j2cwY_21Jzbv.jpg) Your surgeon ## From the clinic to the university, and from the university to private practice. Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Meriç Hafız is an ENT and head and neck surgeon with clinical, academic and research experience. She completed her specialty training in 2003, worked as a research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Cancer Institute in the United States, and held academic posts at the Bezmialem and Koç University faculties of medicine. Since 2022 she has seen patients at her private practice in Beşiktaş. 1. 1998Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — MD 2. 2003ENT specialty — Bezmialem Vakıf Gureba Training & Research Hospital, II. ENT Clinic 3. 2006–2007Research fellow — Cleveland Clinic Head & Neck Cancer Institute, USA 4. 2017–2021Professor — Koç University Faculty of Medicine 5. 2022–Private practice — Fulya, Beşiktaş / Istanbul [About](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/about/) Coming from abroad ## Authorised by the Ministry of Health for international health tourism The practice holds the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate. Consultations are held in Turkish and English; write to us on WhatsApp to start. Consultation languages Turkish, English Certificate no. ST-1670 [Message on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/905358113949?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20request%20an%20appointment.) [![Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate, no. 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Causes and symptomsWhat a salivary gland tumour is, whether it is serious, what causes it and its first signs: a short, plain-language guide to tumours that are mostly benign.Read more](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/blog/salivary-gland-tumour-causes-and-symptoms/) - [NeckBranchial cleft cystA neck cyst present from birth but usually noticed in the twenties: its two forms, cyst and fistula, the signs of infection and when it is operated on.Read more](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/blog/branchial-cleft-cyst/) - [Larynx and mouthWill I lose my voice?The question laryngeal cancer patients ask most often. What to expect at each stage, how the voice is preserved and, when necessary, how it is regained.Read more](https://www.profaysenurmerichafiz.com/blog/will-i-lose-my-voice/) Contact ## For appointments and questions WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us. You can also call, or use the contact form. 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